S2000 Vintage Owners Knowledge, age and life experiences represent the members of the Vintage Owners

Don't let Putin borrow your car!

Thread Tools
 
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 02:32 PM
  #1  
drewchie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
Gold Member (Premium)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,539
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica
Default Don't let Putin borrow your car!

Apparently, when Patriots owner Robert Kraft showed off his Super Bowl ring to Russian President Putin, the guy just pocketed it and walked off!

Ya just can't trust those politicians!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050629/ap_on_...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

I guess someone's gotta pay for Chechnya.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 02:37 PM
  #2  
Honda 367's Avatar
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 712
From: Frederick, MD
Default

It is possible that Putin might have thought that was a gift giving gesture, though I don't know all the circumstances. It is quite humorous however. I am sure he can have another one made without too much trouble.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 04:13 AM
  #3  
Palmateer's Avatar
Registered User
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,086
Likes: 0
From: St. Pete, Florida
Default

At first, Kraft was not available for comment. Now this:


U.S. Businessman Says Diamond Ring Was Present to Putin

30.06.2005 12:18 MSK (GMT +3), Updated: 12:18 MSK

MosNews

A U.S. businessmen and the owner of the New England Patriots football team Robert Kraft has confirmed that he gave his diamond Super Bowl ring to Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, Radio Liberty reported.

He said that during Putin
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 08:06 PM
  #4  
drewchie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
Gold Member (Premium)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,539
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica
Default

I'm not sure if that's what really happened or if they're just trying to put a good spin on it to save any embarrassment to both parties.

He still can't borrow my car.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 01:01 AM
  #5  
Honda 367's Avatar
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,313
Likes: 712
From: Frederick, MD
Default

Neither can he mine!
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 04:29 AM
  #6  
Palmateer's Avatar
Registered User
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,086
Likes: 0
From: St. Pete, Florida
Default

Now that Boston's Robert Kraft has given Putin the ring, does that mean they are now legally entitled to marry in Massachusetts?
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 06:16 AM
  #7  
S2000 Driver's Avatar
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,675
Likes: 0
From: Fairfield County
Default

Originally Posted by drewchie,Jun 29 2005, 06:32 PM
Apparently, when Patriots owner Robert Kraft showed off his Super Bowl ring to Russian President Putin, the guy just pocketed it and walked off!
At least Vladimir appears happy!

Reply
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 08:52 AM
  #8  
drewchie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
Gold Member (Premium)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 5,539
Likes: 0
From: Santa Monica
Default

Originally Posted by Palmateer,Jul 1 2005, 05:29 AM
Now that Boston's Robert Kraft has given Putin the ring, does that mean they are now legally entitled to marry in Massachusetts?
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 11:14 AM
  #9  
S2000 Driver's Avatar
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,675
Likes: 0
From: Fairfield County
Default

Originally Posted by Palmateer,Jul 1 2005, 08:29 AM
Now that Boston's Robert Kraft has given Putin the ring, does that mean they are now legally entitled to marry in Massachusetts?
And given the government's recent decision there, the perfect honeymoon destination for them is Spain!

Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Legal Bill
S2000 Vintage Owners
13
Oct 24, 2015 05:55 AM
SXY_S2K
Arizona S2000 Owners
8
Jul 9, 2010 06:28 PM
kp_vtekniks
Pacific Northwest S2000 Owners
15
Apr 17, 2009 01:27 PM
ralper
S2000 Vintage Owners
12
May 16, 2007 08:00 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:58 AM.